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- In Stock: 4
- Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
- Model or Part: X6296A
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 9.00lb
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Overview
The Sun Microsystems X6296A 4 MM 20 GB DDS-4 Tape Drive (part number 390-0027) delivers reliable, high-capacity backup and archival storage for enterprise environments. Designed for 4-mm magnetic tape, this DDS-4 drive provides up to 20 GB native capacity per cartridge, making it an ideal solution for long-term data retention, disaster recovery and offline storage strategies.
Key Features
- Native capacity of 20 GB per 4 mm DDS-4 cartridge
- Fast data transfer rate of up to 5 MB/s (native) and 10 MB/s (compressed)
- Compact 4-mm form factor fits easily into standard server racks
- Compatible with Sun Microsystems SunOS, Solaris and major Windows platforms
- Built-in error correction and data verification for high data integrity
- Supports both native and LTO compatible compression algorithms
- Quiet operation with low power consumption
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: X6296A
- Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
- Interface: SCSI (Ultra Wide SCSI 16-bit)
- Tape width: 4 mm
- Native capacity: 20 GB per cartridge
- Compressed capacity: up to 40 GB (2:1 compression)
- Data transfer rate: 5 MB/s native, 10 MB/s compressed
- Operating temperature: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius
- Power requirements: 110/220 V AC, 120 W max
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.5 in x 7.0 in x 9.0 in
- Weight: 12 lbs (approx.)
Applications
- Enterprise backup and recovery for critical servers and databases
- Long-term archival of regulatory compliance data
- Offsite storage for disaster recovery planning
- Migration of legacy data to newer storage platforms
- Secure offline storage for sensitive information
- Support for mixed OS environments in data centers
Whether you are protecting mission-critical applications or building a robust archival library, the Sun Microsystems X6296A DDS-4 tape drive offers a proven blend of capacity, speed and reliability to meet demanding storage requirements.